US Bridges

US-70 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Chaves County, New Mexico · 2.34 MI NE of US-285 · Structure no. 000000000008998

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,198
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-70 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,198 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,989 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS-70 Ebl/Wbl
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location2.34 MI NE of US-285
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyChaves County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.49228, -104.49135
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,198 (2023)
Projected traffic2,989 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-70 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-70 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.

How much traffic does US-70 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 2,198 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-70 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-70 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.